At Saint-Gobain Isover we develop sustainable insulation solutions to protect both your built environment and the natural environment. To maintain our focus we have placed environmental responsibility at the heart of our business strategy.
Our vision to lead the UK mineral wool market in energy efcient and acoustic insulation solutions will be achieved with products that will meet the highest thermal, acoustic and re safety performance levels. We will meet changing regulations rst and surpass current regulations for those that wish to excel. Our products will provide best value solutions for the residential, commercial, RMI and technical building developments, be safe to use and help to protect the environment.
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Why insulate?
There are several reasons for applying insulation to pipework and ductwork, whether it is to save energy through reducing heat loss, temperature control or personnel protection.
Hot surfaces
F uel conservation - To reduce heat loss from
Cold surfaces
R educe the rate of heat gain. P revent surface condensation - If pipework
pipework and ductwork. All hot pipework will normally need insulating. Operating temperatures are typically 60C for domestic and non-domestic applications. Ductwork typically requires insulation at operating temperatures above 0C.
T emperature control - To prevent temperatures
and ductwork are not adequately insulated then condensation can form on the surface, this could lead to equipment damage such as corrosion.
Against frost
Insulation can help delay or avoid freezing* if designed and installed correctly.
*With additional trace heating.
operators such as burns during the normal course of their duties, in locations where they could come into contact with surfaces exceeding 50C.
Isover Technical Advice
Our dedicated technical support team can provide guidance with regulation compliance, product insulation and product performance. Tel: 01928 796 180 Email: techinsulation@saint-gobain.com
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At Isover, we focus on the unique thermal, acoustic and re protection demands of the HVAC market. Whether its a school, hospital, factory, ofce or home, our range of HVAC products will provide the most efcient insulation solutions for pipe and ductwork, ensuring the building environment is thermally protected, has minimal noise disruption and is re safe.
All Isover HVAC glass mineral wool products provide the following:
Features
High levels of thermal and acoustic performance Euroclass A re ratings; Class 0 compliance* Isover glass mineral wool can pass the most stringent IMO certication for smoke and toxicity Durable with consistent density and thickness
Benets
Pipe section satises Enhanced Capital Allowance criteria Completely re safe
No soft edges and excellent compression resistance. Will not easily damage in storage, transportation or installation Fast installation Inherent vapour barrier Performance will not deteriorate over time Product will not sag or consolidate over time
Easy to cut and exible to bend Factory applied aluminium foil facing High quality mineral wool
Environmental credentials
At Isover we take our environmental responsibility seriously. The very nature of our business is to develop insulation solutions to protect both your built environment and the natural environment. That is why we have developed our 3 point plan for environmental sustainability. This dynamic plan focuses our efforts on continuously improving the way in which our products and processes impact your environment and seeks to ensure that Isover and our products when in situ, use:
Less Materials
Less Energy
Less Emissions
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Uniform shape with consistent thickness around the bore No soft edges with excellent compressive resistance High quality preformed snap on sections
Will withstand site conditions Ideal for passing xings through when applying coverings
Fast installation
Thermal conductivity
Mean temperature Thermal conductivity (C) (W/mK) 10 0.033 50 0.036 100 0.043 200 0.063
Fire classication - Euroclass A2 re rating. The aluminium foil facing achieves a Class 0 re rating in accordance with Building Regulations. Service temperature - Maximum continuous service temperatures up to 230C.
The temperature on the aluminium facing should not exceed 80C.
Acoustic performance - Noise levels from pipework services can be greatly reduced with Isover Foil
Faced Pipe Section. Please contact our Technical department for further information on 01928 796 180 or email techinsulation@saint-gobain.com
Technical enquiries: techinsulation@saint-gobain.com or 01928 796180
The following section offers best practice guidance for insulation of pipework
Before you start
Site storage
It is recommended that insulating materials should be kept dry during storage and installation.
Handy tip
Most types of insulating materials should be supported or reinforced when applied. (See Adhesives and Mechanical securement methods page 21)
Surface preparation
Where possible, ensure the surface to be insulated is clean and dry. Contaminants on the surface of the insulation can lead to self-adhesive aluminium foil tapes not sticking fully to the insulation surface or delamination. Remove any contaminants with a dry clean cloth before applying tapes.
Cover exposed skin. When working in unventilated area wear a disposable face mask
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Step 1
Make all necessary cuts and / or grooves (for valves, suspensions, ttings etc) before tting the pipe section or removing the protective paper from the self-adhesive overlap.
Step 2
Fit the snap-on section around the pipe.
Step 3
Remove the protective paper from the selfadhesive overlap, taking care not to touch the adhesive surface.
Lightly press the adhesive surface of the overlap down at intervals along the length of the section, making corrections as necessary. Firmly press along the joint using a good quality spatula or similar.
Step 5
Fix lacing wire or steel bands around the pipe section at pipe supports, hangers, valves etc.
Step 6
Ensure all joints are well butted together.
Step 7
Cover all butt joints and secure all longitudinal overlaps with self-adhesive aluminium foil tape.
NOTE: Self-adhesive aluminium foil tapes should, ideally, be a minimum of 75mm in width and have a thickness of at least 30 microns to ensure adequate adhesion.
Step 8
Where the pipe meets a surface, tape over the insulation edges and return to the pipe surface.
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Step 9
Tape the insulation to all supports where the insulation meets the pipe supports.
Step 10
All joints in the vapour barrier should be sealed, either by bonding the overlaps with adhesive or with matching self-adhesive aluminium foil tape.
Multiple layers
Where multiple layers of pipe section is required circumferential joints should be offset by a minimum of 150mm, longitudinal joints should be offset by at least 90 in order to prevent heat loss.
Handy tip
Should the overlap or tape begin to lift (delaminate), prime the foil facing with a compatible contact adhesive before applying the tape. If the correct method of securement is not used, over time the insulation could sag or become detached from the pipe and can suffer from the effects of vibration. This can also result in mechanical failure between the tape and the foil covered surface of the insulation, damaging the integrity of the vapour barrier. Generally, aluminium foil tapes should not be used as a sole method of mechanical xing; their function is to provide a vapour barrier between the foil surfaces of separate foil faced insulation.
NOTE: For pipes below 89mm OD, aluminium foil tapes alone can be used on the circumferential joint, unless there is some doubt over site conditions leading to the need for mechanical securement.
Step 1
Identify the angle of the pipe bend required using the images on the carton lid for guidance. The carton lid provides a useful cutting guide throughout the cutting process.
Step 2
Lay the pipe section to be cut on the straight line and keeping the saw upright, cut along the line(s) which point to the corner. The amount of segments depends on the size of the pipe and the angle of the elbow.
Step 3
Rotate the cut elements to sit alongside each other forming a corner, as illustrated, on the carton lid.
Step 4
Where the facing is to provide a vapour barrier, all joints must be sealed with self-adhesive aluminium foil tape.
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Step 5
When the foil faced pipe segments are tted around the pipe, secure them using steel banding or wire ties per section.
NOTE: Isover mitred pipe sections can be applied direct to the pipework without an additional passivating bore coating.
Finished bend
Valve covers
Incidental heat losses of up to 20% can occur from uninsulated areas such as valves and / or dampers, and conduction through suspension or supporting systems. Isover CLIMCOVER Roll range can be used to form valve covers. When using duct wrap in this application it is important that a good vapour seal is made around the joints of the insulation and the pipe section on either side. An adequate seal is also needed around any valve stem.
The correct insulation and thickness should always be selected. For advice on selecting the right Isover product please visit: www.isover.co.uk and download a copy of our Isover technical product guide or contact us on: techinsulation@saint-gobain.com or call: 01928 796180
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Benefits
Features
Consistent thickness recovery and uniform shape No soft edges, excellent compressive resistance and parting strength Product will not sag over time, in normal applications, offering a neat and professional nish
Not easily damaged during storage, transportation or installation Will withstand site conditions Easy and quick to cut Flexible, easy to handle and apply on all shapes of ductwork Products mechanical strength assists installation process Up to 40% weight saving compared to typical competitor roll products, offers comfortable installation Inherent vapour barrier
Fast installation
Thermal conductivity
Mean temperature Declared thermal conductivity (C) (W/mK) 10 0.032 40 0.037 50 0.039 100 0.049 120 0.054
Fire classication - Euroclass A2 re rating. The aluminium foil facing achieves a Class 0 re rating in accordance with Building Regulations. Service temperature - Maximum continuous service temperatures up to 230C.
The temperature on the aluminium facing should not exceed 80C.
Acoustic performance - Please contact our Technical department for further information
on 01928 796 180 or email techinsulation@saint-gobain.com
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Consistent thickness recovery and uniform shape. No soft edges, excellent compressive resistance and parting strength Ideal for all shapes Perfect for external applications where weatherproof systems i.e. cladding, is required High quality, smooth nish Product will not sag over time
Not easily damaged during storage, transportation or installation Will withstand site conditions (if properly stored) Resilient for passing xings through when applying coverings
Fast installation
Easy and quick to cut Flexible, easy to handle and apply Products mechanical strength assists installation process Lightweight, easy to install at height Inherent vapour barrier
Thermal conductivity
Mean temperature Declared thermal conductivity (C) (W/mK) 10 0.032 40 0.036 50 0.038 100 0.045 120 0.049
Fire classication - Euroclass A2 re rating. The aluminium foil facing achieves a Class 0 re rating in accordance with Building Regulations. Service temperature - Maximum continuous service temperatures up to 230C.
The temperature on the aluminium facing should not exceed 80C.
Acoustic performance - Please contact our Technical department for further information
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The following section offers best practice guidance for insulation of circular ductwork
Before you start
How much Isover CLIMCOVER Roll is needed? 1. M easure the dimensions of the duct to
be insulated.
Surface preparation
B efore installing any insulation check the ductwork and joints for any gaps or cracks. R epair as necessary using heat sensitive aluminium foil tape, making sure
it is secure.
W here possible, ensure the surface to be insulated is clean and dry. C ontaminants on the surface of the insulation can lead to self-adhesive aluminium foil tapes not
sticking fully to the insulation surface or delamination. Remove any contaminants with a dry clean cloth before applying tapes.
Handy tip
Most types of insulating materials should be supported or reinforced when applied. (See Adhesives and Mechanical securement methods page 21.)
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Step 1
With the foil side of the insulation facing up, use a standard insulators knife to cut the insulation to size.
NOTE: Some areas may be too tight to completely wrap the duct, such as along joists or walls. In this case insulate as much of the area as possible. Then staple the ends of the duct wrap to the joists or wall.
Step 2
Wrap the pre-cut duct wrap around the duct.
Handy tip:
When installing duct wrap on horizontal ducts, best practice is to apply tape at the bottom of the duct rather than the top.
Step 3
Secure the insulation with self-adhesive aluminium foil tape tags, ensuring that it is not pulled too tightly.
NOTE: Tags are made by doubling up small strips of tape and applying at regular intervals (minimum of 150mm intervals) to the overlap at butt joint.
Step 4
Apply self-adhesive aluminium foil tape along the length of the joint.
NOTE: Self-adhesive aluminium foil tapes should, ideally, be a minimum 75mm in width and have a thickness of at least 30 microns to ensure adequate adhesion.
Not recommended
It is not recommended that an overlap method of installation is used. The overlap of material causes greater stress to be placed on the self-adhesive aluminium foil tape. This can result in delamination and a breaking of the vapour barrier provided by the tape.
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Continue this process down the entire length of the duct, ensuring all longitudinal joints are well butted together.
Step 6
Tape every joint along the seams where insulation butts together.
Handy tip
Using a boning tool / spatula to rm the self-adhesive aluminium foil tape down helps the tape stick more than pressing it down by hand.
Step 7
Secure the system using lacing wire or circumferential bands tensioned over the outer surface at no less than 100mm from the circumferential joint. Use a minimum of 3 securements per length of duct wrap. Each securement should be no more than 400mm apart. Do not overtighten the securements, this can reduce the thickness of the insulation and reduce the thermal efciency of the insulant. Additional measures may be necessary to prevent sagging. Wire netting over the insulation can sometimes serve the same purpose provided that the edges can be laced tightly together.
NOTE: Separate securing accessories are not needed if an integral sheet nish is arranged so that an edge overlap can be secured with adhesive.
Finished result
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Rigid slab with consistent product density Uniform shape for corners, no soft edges with excellent compressive resistance Good thickness recovery Product will not sag over time High quality, smart nish
Not easily damaged during installation Suitable for use with metal over cladding Easy and quick to cut with a crisp nish Easy to handle and apply Inherent vapour barrier
Thermal conductivity
Mean temperature Declared thermal conductivity (C) (W/mK) 10 0.032 40 0.036 50 0.038 100 0.045 120 0.049
Fire classication - Euroclass A2 re rating. The aluminium foil facing achieves a Class 0 re rating in accordance with Building Regulations. Service temperature - Maximum continuous service temperatures up to 230C.
The temperature on the aluminium facing should not exceed 80C.
Acoustic performance - Please contact our Technical department for further information
on 01928 796 180 or email techinsulation@saint-gobain.com
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Benefits
Features
Rigid slab with consistent product density Product will not sag over time High quality neat nish
Not easily damaged during installation Suitable for use with metal over cladding Easy to cut and t Inherent vapour barrier
Thermal conductivity
Mean temperature Declared thermal conductivity (C) (W/mK) 10 0.032 40 0.036 50 0.038 100 0.045 120 0.049
Fire classication - Euroclass A2 re rating. The aluminium foil facing achieves a Class 0 re rating in accordance with Building Regulations. Service temperature - Maximum continuous service temperatures up to 230C.
The temperature on the aluminium facing should not exceed 80C.
Acoustic performance - Please contact our Technical department for further information
on 01928 796 180 or email techinsulation@saint-gobain.com
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The following section offers best practice guidance for insulation of rectangular ductwork
Before you start
How much duct slab is needed? 1. M easure the dimensions of the duct to be insulated. 2. A dd the dimensions.
Width of insulation needed = ((2 x height of duct) + (2 x width of duct)) +8 x thickness of insulation
it is secure.
W here possible, ensure the surface to be insulated is clean and dry. C ontaminants on the surface of the insulation can lead to self-adhesive aluminium foil tapes not
sticking fully to the insulation surface or delamination. Remove any contaminants with a dry clean cloth before applying tapes.
Handy tip
Most types of insulating materials should be supported or reinforced when applied. (See Adhesives and Mechanical securement methods page 21.)
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With the foil side of the insulation facing up, use a standard insulators knife to cut the insulation to size.
Step 2
Position the pre-cut duct slab around the duct ensuring that the ends are butted tightly together.
Step 3
Secure the insulation by piercing it over stud or cleat attachments. Continue this process down the entire length of the duct, ensuring all joints are well butted together. Should pins protrude through the slab facing, crop the pin ush with facing washer and cover with self-adhesive foil tape.
Step 4
Place a row of attachments parallel to each edge of the duct and to each stiffener or ange at a distance of 75mm to 150mm from the edge. For large surfaces, recommended average spacings are: Vertical surfaces: 450mm square spacing; Upward-facing surfaces: 600mm square spacing; Over-hanging and downward facing surfaces: 300mm (maximum) square spacings. Wire netting can also be used over the whole surface of the duct. Over hanging and downward facing surfaces should be at maximum 300mm square spacings.
Step 5
Tape every joint completely along the seam where insulation butts together.
NOTE: Self-adhesive aluminium foil tapes should, ideally, be a minimum 75mm in width and have a thickness of at least 30 microns to ensure adequate adhesion.
Finished result
Vessels and at surfaces - Spacing requirements as per rectangular ducts, depending on orientation. The mesh size of wire netting can be either 25mm or 40mm, with a wire diameter of 1mm. The mesh may be reduced for use over exible material. Lacing wire can be used diagonally across pins or studs.
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Adhesives
When using adhesives to attach the insulation to the ductwork, the correct type of adhesive should be used, these are typically classied as insulation bonding adhesives.
Finishing materials
All Isover CLIMCOVER Rolls and Slabs solutions are suitable for use with proprietary exterior TM weather proong system such as; VentureClad 1579CW and FibaRoll etc. Please contact manufacturers for specic technical details.
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Insulation checklist
To obtain the maximum efciency from either the application or the replacement of thermal insulation materials, it is essential that the following points are checked:
1. 2.
Is the type, thickness and density of the insulation in accordance with the specication? Has the insulation material been kept dry and free from dust and dirt:
3. Has the insulation been properly tted and secured to the pipe or duct, and all joints 4. Are all vapour barriers on low temperature insulation the correct type, thickness,
continuous and complete?
5. Are all protective covers applied with an adequate overlap and longitudinal joints
positioned to shed water?
6. 7.
Has protective covering been applied as soon as possible? That any metal covering to bends are correctly tted and sealed to prevent ingress of moisture.
Isover offers a wide range of HVAC insulation solutions including re protection and pre-insulated ductwork solutions. For further information on the HVAC product range, please contact us on 0115 969 8010 email: techinsulation@saint-gobain.com or for technical advice please call 01928 796 180
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Isover reserves the right to revise product specications without notice. The information in this document was correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. It is the users responsibility to ensure that it remains current prior to use. The information in this document is for guidance only and should not be read in isolation. Users should read and familiarise themselves with all the information contained in this document and ensure that they are fully conversant with the products and systems being used, before subsequent specication or installation. For a comprehensive and up to date library of information visit the Isover website.